Breast augmentation scar bleeding. Stitch abscess? (Photos)

I got a breast augmentation 1 week 3 days ago on 11/03. I got 475ccs natrelle silicone gel implants. I got my tape and stiches taken out on Friday 11/11. My left scar is healing great, but my right started bleeding. It feels itchy and very sore. I had a very bad bruise after surgery. Just wondering if it could be a stitch abscess ?

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Stitch abscess?

November 18th, 2016

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Hello, it is difficult to state what exactly is causing your problem without a proper exam. If there is bleeding or any other abnormal healing along your breast incision it is safest to contact your surgeon for advice.

Breast augmentation scar bleeding. Stitch abscess?

November 15th, 2016

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Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Though I do not see clear evidence of a stitch abscess, it does appear that you have some scabbing to your incision. If you have seen this appearance worsen, or the incision has started to separate, see your surgeon for an in-person examination.

1 week post op, some advices:

November 15th, 2016

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Thanks for the question.

In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling. Also I recommend you to follow your plastic surgeon advices.

Breast augmentation question

November 15th, 2016

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It is possible that what you're describing could be a stitch abscess. Any issue in your postoperative course necessitates a call and possibly a visit to your surgeon. Please call them without delay to discuss this issue with them.

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